Senior Access Officer
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are seeking a Senior Access Officer to join our dynamic and effective Conservation and Engagement team.
Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET
Salary: £32,437.03 to £40,358.57
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Mon-Fri (occasional evening and weekend work)
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays;
LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Conservation and Engagement, the Senior Access Officer (SAO) will lead on local authority statutory access functions across Fife. They will work with colleagues to ensure that FCCT’s statutory duties, in relation to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and service level agreement commitments, are met in relation to outdoor access on all FCCT sites. Key responsibilities include providing advice and support to stakeholders (eg landowners and managers), advising local authority departments, and driving partnership working with communities, stakeholders and businesses.
About you:
We are looking for a driven and proactive individual who has excellent collaboration, negotiation and communication skills, and knowledge/experience of outdoor access legislation. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Educated to SCQF level 8, which includes an HND or Advanced Highers or equivalent in a relevant subject eg Law
- Working knowledge/experience and understanding of the legislation regarding outdoor access, especially the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, Scottish Outdoor Access Code and how these affect access rights
- Able to work to a higher intent, work independently to achieve objectives, and be fully accountable for actions
- High standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, persuade and be diplomatic, but also assertive
- Experience of working closely with local authorities
- Good track record of collaborative working, developing and maintaining effective relationships.
About FCCT:
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife and are committed to developing and delivering high quality, impact led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June, 23:59 hours
About Fife Coast & Countryside Trust
The Fife Coast and Countryside Trust is an independent charity working with partners for a healthy environment that supports wellbeing and sustains the balance between people and nature.
Spread across more than 65 sites, FCCT maintains the Fife Coastal Path, Fife Pilgrim Way, the Lomond Hills Regional Park, local nature reserves, and award-winning beaches. The organisation has its headquarters at Harbourmaster’s House in Dysart where it manages a coastal visitor centre.
The Fife Coast and Countryside Trust is an independent charity working with partners for a healthy environment that supports wellbeing and sustains the balance between people and nature. Spread across more than 65 sites, FCCT maintains the Fife Coastal Path, Fife Pilgrim Way, the Lomond Hills Regional Park, local nature reserves, and award-winning beaches. The organisation has its headquarters at Harbourmaster’s House in Dysart where it manages a coastal visitor centre.
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